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Coastal Camping in the UK: Clifftop Pitches, Surf Beaches & Wind-Proofing Your Pitch

Wake up to the sound of Atlantic rollers and step straight onto the coastal path from these iconic British seaside regions.

Editorial Team · 27 October 2026 · 6 min read

With over 11,000 miles of coastline across Mainland Britain and its islands, coastal camping is one of the highlights of the HeyHoCampers directory. Our database covers clifftop meadows, working coastal farms, and dune-side pitches across the UK's premier seaside regions:

  • North Cornwall & North Devon (Bude, Newquay, Woolacombe, Croyde): Atlantic surf breaks, dramatic South West Coast Path clifftops, and sheltered valley eco-campsites just a mile inland from the swell.
  • Pembrokeshire & Llŷn Peninsula (Fishguard, St Davids, Abersoch): Britain's only Coastal National Park, offering dolphin-spotting headlands, secluded coves, and working coastal farm pitches.
  • North Norfolk Coast (Burnham Deepdale, Wells-next-the-Sea, Cromer): Huge skies, saltmarshes, seal boat trips, and flat coastal walking trails served by the Coasthopper bus.
  • Inner & Outer Hebrides & Ayrshire Coast (Isle of Mull, Skye, Girvan, Ayr): White shell-sand beaches, sea eagles, and unforgettable sunset views across the Atlantic islands.

Frequently asked questions

How do you stop a tent collapsing in strong coastal winds?
Pitch with the lowest, most aerodynamic rear end of the tent facing into the prevailing south-westerly wind, replace thin wire pegs with heavy-duty 25cm rock/V-pegs driven at a 45-degree angle, and tension all storm straps evenly.

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